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Hastings Hotels, Northern Ireland

Front Office Receptionist

Belfast Full-Time 12156 - 15000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Welcome guests and manage check-ins/outs with a friendly smile.
Company: Hastings Hotels is a family-owned luxury hotel group in Northern Ireland.
Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, 29 days holiday, and career growth opportunities.
Why this job: Join a supportive team and develop your skills in a vibrant hospitality environment.
Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring good communication and a positive attitude.
Other info: Flexible part-time hours with shifts including weekends.

The predicted salary is between 12156 - 15000 £ per year.

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Job Description

Location: Upper Newtownards Rd

Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland.

We value our people. It\’s our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things.

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our Hotel Reception Team at The Stormont Hotel.

Under the inspiring leadership of our Front Office Manager, Philip Murphy , you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. Find out more about why our people love working for Hastings Hotels here.

The successful candidate can expect to work 21 hours per week (excluding breaks), three shifts out of seven including weekends. Hours vary, but typical shift patterns include 7am to 3pm and 3pm to 11pm.

The salary for this exciting position is £14,196 per annum which is pro-rata the full-time equivalent salary.

We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, credit card tips, 29 days holiday (pro-rata) plus your birthday, and opportunities for career progression and development. Further details about our employee benefits here.

The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.

To find out more about Hastings Hotels and what our company offers please visit https://www.hastingshotels.com/careers.html

Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About The Role

To meet and greet guests at the hotel ensuring an efficient, professional, and friendly check in/out process.

To be knowledgeable about the facilities and services within the hotel and the amenities and attractions in the locality.
To be aware of all hotel services and be proactive in the sale of these to guests.
To check guests in on arrival and check them out at the end of their stay, ensuring that the correct procedures are followed for receiving payment.
To be responsible for accurate and efficient accounts and guest billing processes.
To balance bank, cash, foreign currency and all transactions at the end of your shift.
To answer telephone calls from guests and external callers.
To assist guests with any reasonable request for hotel services
Respond to complaints and find the appropriate solution or escalate where required.
To ensure that the reception area is maintained in a clean and tidy manner in accordance with departmental standards.
Report any technical and maintenance needs.
To ensure the security of reception and storage areas is maintained.
To comply with all health, safety, hygiene and licensing policies and procedures.
To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all staff are treated with respect.
Any other duties as required by Management.

About You

We would love you to have previous hotel reception experience, but this is not essential as our Reception Team will provide you with full training.

Skills Needed

Hospitality

About The Company

Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, one stand-alone grill bar/restaurant and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning. Over 50 years this family owned business has successfully earned its identity and in a crowded market place because we place quality at the heart of what we do. Quality in the design of our properties and their upkeep. Quality in the local sourcing of the food and drink we offer our guests. And quality in our people, people with personality, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their careers with us.

Company Culture

Our guests remember small details. The open fires in the front hall. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast… and the interactions they had with our staff. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification… we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey. As a result, we are proud to have some of the best staff retention levels in the hospitality industry.

Required Criteria

Good communication, numeracy and IT skills
Customer care experience
Smart well-groomed appearance
Excellent attention to detail
Work well under pressure and be a team player
A right to work within the United Kingdom

Desired Criteria

Reception experience ideally gained in a hotel
Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths

Closing DateSunday 17th August, 2025

Contract Typeparttime

Salary£14,196.00 Yearly

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Job function

Other
Industries

Hospitality

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